Instructor: Marcus D. Childress, Ph.D.

Office: 225B Visser Hall

e-mail: childrem@emporia.edu

Number: IT 810XA

Title: Multimedia Design

Course Description: Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Focuses on creating graphics, sound, and video and manipulating/repurposing existing digital media. Course will utilize a common multimedia or World Wide Web authoring package, introductory instructional design theory, and visual literacy components for effective human-computer interface.

Prerequisite: IT 700, Foundations of Instructional Technology

Course Competencies:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Create graphics with a draw program

2. Create graphics with a paint program

3. Identify the correct graphic format for various uses

4. Convert existing and created graphics for correct application

5. Record and edit digital audio

6. Record and edit digital video

7. Include graphics, audio, and video in a common presentation software package

8. Include graphics, audio, and video in a common authoring package

9. Demonstrate knowledge of screen and graphic design for effective electronic presentations and computer screens.

10. Demonstrate basic knowledge of instructional design

Course Requirements-

While reading, students will write 3-5 reflective points and questions based on the reading content. These points and questions should be carefully thought out extensions of the reading based on the studentís own experience or anticipated experience, or reflective questions that the reading raises. In all cases, points and questions should attempt to answer the question or explore the meaning of the point.

The success of this class depends upon the participation of each member of the group. Each student is expected to complete and share each project assignment, as well as to critique and make suggestions for improving the work of others. Each week, every student will discuss problems and successes with digital media generation/manipulation and multimedia design.

Attendance Policy- Students are expected to attend all classes. University policy permits failing of students who miss more than 15% of classes.

Course Evaluation- There are 100 points possible for this course. The grade you earn for this course depends on the total number of points you earn throughout the semester. The final grade will be based on the following percentage scale:

Required Materials-

Hillman, D.(1998). Multimedia Technology and Applications. New York: Delmar.

Project-Based Multimedia - supplied by Dr. Childress.

Various downloaded applications.

Additional readings will be supplied.

Academic Dishonesty- Academic dishonesty, such as cheating, copying, and/or plagiarism, will not be condoned. Policies of the Instructional Design & Technology Department, The Teachers College, and Emporia State University will be adhered to by the professor.

Students with Special Needs- In compliance with PL94-142 and more recent federal legislation affirming the rights of disabled individuals, provisions will be made for students with special needs on an individual basis. The student must have been identified as "special needs" by the university and an appropriate letter(s) must be provided to the course instructor. Provision will be made based upon written guidelines from the university "special needs students" resource office. All students are expected to fulfill all course requirements.

Drop/Add & Withdrawal- Students who wish to change courses or withdraw should be aware of the appropriate dates.

Reading Assignments- The student is expected to have read assigned textbook-related readings prior to the class session during which the topic(s) is discussed.

Project/Assignment Quality and Writing Standards-
Class participants are university students and most, if not all, will be teachers. Effective communication skills are demanded in todayís world. Thus, high standards for written and oral communication are expected and the quality of such will be graded. Sources must be cited in a consistent (e.g. American Psychological Association APA) bibliographical format and plagiarism is not allowed. In addition, it is expected that students thoroughly edit their work and use appropriate spell checking and grammar checking tools. Those projects and assignments not reflecting these expectations will be graded accordingly.

Students with disabilities-
"Emporia State University will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Students need to contact the Director of Disability Services and the professor as early in the semester as possible to ensure that classroom and academic accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. All communication between students, the Office of Disability Services, and the professor will be strictly confidential."

Virtual - email: childrem@emporia.edu

One of my responsibilities as a faculty member at Emporia State University is to attend professional meetings and conferences. Therefore, I may be absent from one or more classes. I do, however, keep my absences to a minimum. When I am absent from class, you are expected to attend the class session. I will make arrangements for a qualified person to fulfill my requirements for any class missed.

Cultural Diversity- The following topics include elements dealing with cultural diversity: Internet and World-Wide-Web, Software Evaluation, Legal and Ethical Issues, Searching the Internet, Project Ideas.

Use of Instructional Technology- As evidenced in the outline of topics, instructional technology is infused throughout the entire course.